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Chief Operating Officer

Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust

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Wantage, GB - Remote OKfull timePosted September 4, 2026via Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust

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The role?

This newly created role provides an exciting and intriguing opportunity to be a key part of our senior team, providing strategic leadership for the Trust, overseeing the IT, Operations and Estates teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality support to schools, while supporting the CEO in our ongoing development and growth.

About you?

You will be an experienced leader with a strong track record of strategic leadership and practical management in IT, Operations and Estates, hands-on experience of managing a complex, multi-site operation and good project management skills. You will be a great communicator, a strong influencer, supportive of the ethos of ODST and committed to enabling all within our schools to thrive.

Our offer to you?

The opportunity to be part of an established and effective central team, to shape the role into the future and to make a real difference.  

  • This will be a full-time role- notionally 37 hours per week,  

    38 days annual leave inclusive of public holidays, 

    • Starting salary of £85k,

    • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit scheme), 

    • A ‘unique’ working environment based on the site of a convent,

    • Great opportunities for professional development, access to a supportive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme etc.

The role will be based in Wantage (OX12 9AU) with some scope for working from home. The post holder will require access to a vehicle as regular travel across ODST schools in Oxfordshire and Berkshire will be expected. There will also be the need to attend evening meetings on occasion.

For an informal conversation about the post, please contact Sharon Mullins on 01865 208217.

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